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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Friends of the LSU Libraries Book Bazaar, we’re sharing the voices and memories of the volunteers who helped build one of Baton Rouge’s most beloved book sales. Follow along with us!

This April, the Friends of the LSU Libraries will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their annual Book Bazaar. Come celebrate with us! 2026 Book Bazaar 📅Thu. - Sat. April 16-18, 2026 📍 John M. Parker Agricultural Coliseum Visit lib.lsu.edu/friends for more event details

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Introducing "50 on 50: 50 Words on 50 Years of Book Bazaars," celebrating the volunteers behind the Friends of the LSU Libraries' beloved book sale. First up is Anita Adams! Follow along as we honor 50 years of stories, service, and the power of books.

The Friends of the LSU Libraries launched the first Book Bazaar in 1976, and 50 years later, this volunteer-powered sale is still helping grow our collections. Follow along as we celebrate its history! 📚 50th Anniversary Book Bazaar 📅 April 16–18, 2026 lib.lsu.edu/friends

The Friends of LSU Libraries are collecting book donations for the Book Bazaar! 📖 As you tidy up your space this season, consider giving your pre-loved books a new home. To set up a donation appointment, please call 225-578-5925. The deadline to donate is March 18.

Your creativity deserves the best tools. The Creator Space at LSU Libraries is here to help you create, innovate, and make your mark. 🎶🎥 With professional-grade audio and video equipment, you have what you need to bring your ideas to life. Book your session today!

Laissez les bons temps rouler! LSU Libraries will have changes to the following hours for the Mardi Gras holiday. Sat. Feb 14, Closed Sun., Feb. 15, 12 PM – 6 PM Mon., Feb. 16, 7 AM – 6 PM Tues., Feb. 17, Closed Visit lib.lsu.edu/hours for the most up-to-date information.

In preparation for New York Fashion Week Mike the Tiger has been using our "Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising" research guide. Head over to our website to explore the guide, and other resources (such as our Vogue archive!): guides.lib.lsu.edu/c.php?g=243811…. #NYFW

🤔 What books sparked joy for you in 2026? Share your favorite 2026 reads below and donate them to Friends of LSU Libraries! To set up a donation appointment, please call 225-578-5925. 📖 The deadline to donate is March 18.

🎭💜 Get ready for a festive week at the Libraries! Test your knowledge at trivia, take a behind-the-scenes tour of Hill Memorial Library, and get creative making Valentine’s cards and Mardi Gras masks. Events subject to change. Visit lsu.libcal.com/calendar for more info.

📬 The January LSU Libraries e-Newsletter is here! From the upcoming Friends Book Bazaar to our new "From the Stacks" blog series, there’s lots to explore—📚 plus an update from Dean Wilder on the future library building. Read more: conta.cc/4nCIMXl

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Craving coffee? ☕🐯 Stop by CC's Coffee House on the first floor of the main library.

Do we not have a book or resource that you need? No problem! With Interlibrary Loan, you can borrow books, DVDs, music, and/or receive photocopies of documents owned by another library. Tell us what you need, and we'll get it for you at lib.lsu.edu/ill

🧐 Can’t figure out where to start with your research? Our "Finding Articles" research guide breaks down how to search databases, find articles, & more. Whether it’s for a lit review or that English paper due next week, we’ve got your back: #LSULibraries" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">guides.lib.lsu.edu/howtofindstuff…

Help the Friends of LSU Libraries kick off 2026 by decluttering your bookshelves and supporting #LSULibraries. 📚 Donate your gently used books to the Book Barn and make room for fresh stories. To set up a donation appointment, please call 225-578-5925!

📖 From the Stacks: January’s feature is Gaines M. Foster, author of The Limits of the Lost Cause: Essays on Civil War Memory, a collection of essays that challenge ways of thinking about the impact the American Civil War had on the South. 🔗 lib.lsu.edu/250115/fromthe…

To learn more, listen to a podcast episode from #LSULibraries’ T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History: soundcloud.com/lsu-oralhistor… You can also dive deeper with LSU Libraries’ Martin Luther King Jr. research guide: guides.lib.lsu.edu/c.php?g=353667… #MLKDay2026